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Thursday, November 11, 2010

When I came to GA, I never imagined that I would like it as much as I do living here. I've met some really spectacular people, many of which have become life long friends...cause I can already tell like that. If you've been a really long time reader & have leaped over from the first blog of way back when, then you know the drama we lived with behind our neighborhood gates. Though I loved my home and dreaded leaving my lil' culde sac of bliss, I have found myself living in a neighborhood that is really cool.

Let me rewind to May 24, 2010: I pulled out of paradise with 4 kids, a dog on only a few hours of sleep. We literally cried all the way to Ge0rgia. When we arrived, we really didn't like this house. I remember standing on the outside looking in as all my kids took off inside to see where their new rooms would be thinking that I was cheating on my other house. For the next few days, my neighbor kept coming over to meet me and I hid in the bedroom, not ready to meet people, thinking I could never meet better neighbors than the ones I left behind. I kept telling myself I was only here for the over the top fabulous school zone.

Fast forward to today: I have met some amazing people. People that no doubt have become life long friends. Friends that I can honestly say I love being around. We girls have laughed, cried, shared, dreamed and spent a lot of time chatting about our lives, our kids, our families & our lives together. It has been my honor to get to know these new neighbors who live in a neighborhood where there is no drama, no hate, no calling the lawyer to stop the madness, no door to door knocking for BOD votes...nothing. And the big bonus is all the husbands really like each other & they get together all on their own. We have gone from not liking this house to falling in love with it and hoping the owner will one day sell it. I'm not sure if it's the house or the calm environment of life that I love. Everyone here is for the schools, so nobody wants to leave. It's an older neighborhood with lots of privacy and fully matured trees. We see no neighbors =0) I look at the million dollar neighborhoods all around me and I feel like we are so house rich at this time in our life.

My old neighbor called me the other day to chat and she asked me point blank, "If J was offered the same job making the same money, would we go back to paradise?" I said, "If J was offered the same job making MORE money, we wouldn't want to leave here." Something changed in me & I really love it here. Now don't get me wrong, I REALLY miss island time. Just the other day we were watching EG's videoand as soon as the island pictures came up, my eyes filled with tears. I really miss spending island time with Pr*ncess Ann & her fun family. I desperately miss the salty air and hanging out with my girlfriends down there, but I can honestly say that our life has grown together as a family in a much better way than I ever dreamed. Life here is more family friendly, more affordable and tons more things to do.

My fresh outlook does have a lot to do with the same old drama that is still circulating our old neighborhood. I can't really speak about it yet, but after next weeks BOD meeting, I can tell you how I really feel and just how happy I am to not be living in that environment anymore!

So who's shocked about my new perspective on life not by the sea anymore?

21 comments:

I was just gonna tell you that you can't go 10 days without an update! I can't say I'm shocked, but I'm happy that you're settling into your new life in GA and loving it so much! I'm sure your kids are thrilled that you're so much more relaxed not having all the drama, which gives you more time to spend with your family; right? I can't wait to hear what's going on in Paradise, though :)

Honestly, you seem like the type of person that could fit in and make good friends very easily anywhere. I'm sure you miss the sea, but am glad you are loving where you are now. Paradise is where you make it!

I am glad you updated us and yes we are still here. I can't wait to here the BOD stuff and to here how the kidlets are!!! Plus like someone already said you are the kind of person that would fit in anywhere and make friends easily so it was not surprise!!

I have been following your blog for a couple of years........just my busy life does not have me checking in as frequently. I am not shocked....And I am even thinking to myself....I knew you would love it! Living in Florida and having grown up in Alabama, I have an idea of what your Georgia life is like. I think there is a little more of a sense of community. I wasn't a bit shocked your neighbors came by and showed thier southern hospitality. I am just so glad that you and your family are happy............Wishing you warm thoughts till next time. Melissa S.

Still here! How about some pics of your little cuties and your great place? I love your decorating and am anxious to see what you've done with a totally different styled home. Glad you've found your groove. I agree with the other ladies, I think you could fit in anywhere...you seem to be a people person.

Speaking of EG's Video, I have watched it 4 times and I bawl like a baby every time when you & J are getting off that plane!

The people around you, your extended "family" is what makes your house a home... When you have people that make you feel warm and fuzzy... well that's what counts. That's paradise. I'm so glad you have found that with your new neighborhood.

Well, Miss T, I hate to say it, but I TOLD YOU SO! We don't know each other personally, but I've followed your blog(s) for a while and feel like I know you. I knew you'd take the party, the love, the fun, the relationships with you. I just knew you'd find yourself surrounded with all that you just described, but I knew in your grief it was hard to imagine. So happy for all of you!

So glad to hear you are settling in and loving where you are! We are leaving Florida as well and moving to Chicago. Reading your post reminds me that I've done this before and everything will be alright. Just like you we have had some serious drama for the past 12 months and I will be so happy to leave that behind. Again so happy to hear how you are doing.Zova

Great to read that you are happy in your new home. You'll have to give us a Christmas tour ;) Your trees seem Heavenly. It sounds like your neighbors are lucky too to have your fun family living there.

Glad to hear everything is going well! I can totaly relate to the Florida thing and lack of community. It's taken me 15 months to finally realize that Columbia, MO is now home. Our roots are taking hold and each day gets better. It's been rough..but we've prevailed. Jenn